Biology | Evolution
L318 | 0092 | Staedler
Course format: Lecture: 1:30P-3:10P, TWRF, JH A106.
Requirements: Biol. L211 and L311.
Course description: The patterns and processes of Evolution will be covered
at all time scales, including: 1) Micro-evolutionary patterns that result
from natural selection, migration, mutation, and genetic drift, and 2)
Macro-evolutionary patterns that include processes of speciation,
phylogenetic diversification, and formation of the fossil record.
Required text: "Evolutionary Analysis" by S. Freeman.
Weekly assignments: In-class writings, readings from book and selected
articles, study questions.
Exams/papers: Three short answer/essay exams, one five-page paper, and
occasional quizzes.